About Doug Armstrong
Lived 1931 – 2015 (aged 83). Doug Armstrong was a New Zealand cricketer.
Douglas Warwick Armstrong (13 April 1931 – 18 February 2015) was a New Zealand cricketer, television sports broadcaster and local-body politician. He served as mayor of Rodney District from 1992 to 2000.
Cricket career Born in Wellington in 1931, Armstrong was a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and tail-end batsman. He played two first-class matches for Central Districts in the 1958–59 season,
Broadcasting career
Armstrong was a sports presenter on TVNZ in the 1980s.
Political career In 1988, Armstrong was elected to the Auckland Regional Authority for the Albany ward. He was elected mayor of Rodney District in 1992, succeeding Sir Gordon Mason. He was re-elected at the local-body elections in 1995 and 1998, but council in-fighting led to his resignation in 2000.
In the 1998 Queen's Birthday Honours, Armstrong was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for public services. He died in Whanganui in 2015.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Doug Armstrong?
New Zealand broadcaster and mayor (1931-2015)
When was Doug Armstrong born?
Doug Armstrong was born on 13 April 1931 in Wellington.
When did Doug Armstrong die?
Doug Armstrong died on 18 February 2015 in Whanganui.
What was Doug Armstrong's occupation?
Doug Armstrong was a cricketer.
What nationality was Doug Armstrong?
Doug Armstrong was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Doug Armstrong (broadcaster)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Armstrong. https://biography.guide/doug-armstrong/
MLA: "Doug Armstrong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-armstrong/.
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